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Real consumers of Portugal, profiled by Frequent Research.

Know them by age and gender.

  • CapitalLisbon
  • CurrencyEuro (EUR)
  • LanguagesPortuguese
Explore the panel Get the panel book 205,409profiled consumers33profile tables€Euro
  • GenderFemales52.1% · 107,018
  • Age30-4942.7% · 87,710
  • Education (highest level completed)Less than secondary / high school36.3% · 74,563
  • Occupation / Employment StatusFull-Time Employee41.3% · 84,834
  • Marital StatusMarried / Civil Partnership43.3% · 88,942
  • Life Stage / GenerationMillennials (born 1981–1996)35.6% · 73,126
  • Ethnicity / Population BackgroundPortuguese93% · 191,030
  • District / Autonomous Region DistributionLisbon23.8% · 48,887
  • Annual Household Income (gross, EUR)Middle Household Income · €21,000 – €27,99919.9% · 40,876
  • Annual Personal Income (gross, EUR)Lower-Middle Income · €9,000 – €12,99919.6% · 40,260
  • Home Category (living arrangement)Own Primary Residence56.2% · 115,440
  • Dwelling TypeApartment / Flat – with balcony or garden23.9% · 49,093
  • Parents of Children (age of youngest child)18+ Years (adult children)34.3% · 70,455
  • AutomotiveMass-Market Car Owners31.8% · 65,320
At a glance

Portugal in 7 numbers

  • 205,409profiled consumers in Portugal
  • Gender52.1%Females
  • Age42.7%30-49
  • Where they live23.8%Lisbon
  • Occupation41.3%Full-Time Employee
  • Personal income19.6%Lower-Middle Income · €9,000 – €12,999
  • Technology24.2%Android Smartphone Users

Who they are

Gender, age, marital status, education and life stage.

Gender

2 groups
  • 47.9%98,391 Males
  • 52.1%107,018 Females

Largest group: Females at 52.1%

Age

5 groups
3.7%7,60013-17 18.6%38,20618-29 42.7%87,71030-49 22.9%47,03950-64 12.1%24,85465+

Largest group: 30-49 at 42.7%

Education (highest level completed)

9 groups
  • Less than secondary / high school36.3%74,563
  • Secondary / high school graduate16.5%33,892
  • Post-secondary vocational / technical training9.6%19,719
  • Some college / university – no degree7%14,379
  • Associate / short-cycle tertiary diploma3.1%6,368
  • Bachelor's degree16.5%33,892
  • Master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, etc.)8.3%17,049
  • Professional degree (MD, DDS, LLB, JD, etc.)1.8%3,697
  • Doctorate (PhD, EdD)0.9%1,849

Largest group: Less than secondary / high school at 36.3%

Marital Status

5 groups
  • Married / Civil Partnership43.3%88,942
  • Single / Never Married28.9%59,363
  • Divorced7.9%16,227
  • Widowed / Separated7.1%14,584
  • Living with Partner (Cohabiting)12.8%26,292

Largest group: Married / Civil Partnership at 43.3%

Life Stage / Generation

5 groups
  • Millennials (born 1981–1996)35.6%73,126
  • Gen X (born 1965–1980)25%51,352
  • Gen Z (born 1997–2012)21.9%44,985
  • Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964)14.4%29,579
  • Silent Generation (born before 1946)3.1%6,368

Largest group: Millennials (born 1981–1996) at 35.6%

Work & money

What they do, what they earn and how they bank.

Occupation / Employment Status

11 groups
  • Full-Time Employee41.3%84,834
  • Retired14.5%29,784
  • Student9.6%19,719
  • Self-Employed / Contract / Freelance7.7%15,816
  • Homemaker7.4%15,200
  • Unemployed6.1%12,530
  • Part-Time Employee4%8,216
  • Disabled / Not Able to Work3.1%6,368
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Largest group: Full-Time Employee at 41.3%

Annual Household Income (gross, EUR)

10 groups
6.1%12,530Very Low Household Income · Below €9,500 15%30,811Low Household Income · €9,500 – €14,999 18.3%37,590Lower-Middle Household Income · €15,000 – €20,999 19.9%40,876Middle Household Income · €21,000 – €27,999 17.3%35,536Upper-Middle Household Income · €28,000 – €37,999 10.8%22,184Comfortable Household Income · €38,000 – €48,999 7.9%16,227Affluent Household Income · €49,000 – €69,999 2.6%5,341High Household Income · €70,000 – €99,999 1.2%2,465Very High Household Income · €100,000 – €159,999 0.9%1,849Top Household Income Tier · €160,000 and above

Largest group: Middle Household Income · €21,000 – €27,999 at 19.9%

Annual Personal Income (gross, EUR)

10 groups
4.3%8,833Very Low Income · Below €5,000 18.6%38,206Low Income · €5,000 – €8,999 19.6%40,260Lower-Middle Income · €9,000 – €12,999 15%30,811Middle Income · €13,000 – €16,999 14.9%30,606Upper-Middle Income · €17,000 – €21,999 12.9%26,498Comfortable Income · €22,000 – €29,999 8.4%17,254Affluent Income · €30,000 – €41,999 3.9%8,011High Income · €42,000 – €59,999 1.5%3,081Very High Income · €60,000 – €99,999 0.9%1,849Top Income Tier · €100,000 and above

Largest group: Lower-Middle Income · €9,000 – €12,999 at 19.6%

Banking & Financial Services

12 groups
  • Online / Mobile Banking Users18.1%37,179
  • Debit Card Users16.8%34,509
  • Credit Card Holders11.9%24,444
  • Digital Wallet / Mobile Money Users10.7%21,979
  • Personal Loan Holders7.4%15,200
  • Home Loan / Mortgage Holders7.4%15,200
  • Life Insurance Policy Holders7.4%15,200
  • Stock / Equity Traders5.1%10,476
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Largest group: Online / Mobile Banking Users at 18.1%

Home & family

Homes, ownership, children and family life.

Home Category (living arrangement)

5 groups
  • Own Primary Residence56.2%115,440
  • Rent Primary Residence13.6%27,936
  • Live with Family Member(s) in Their Residence22.6%46,422
  • Live in Student / University Accommodation3.4%6,984
  • Other Living Arrangement4.2%8,627

Largest group: Own Primary Residence at 56.2%

Dwelling Type

11 groups
  • 23.9%49,093Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden
  • 23.6%48,477Detached House
  • 14.2%29,168Apartment / Flat – no outside space
  • 7.9%16,227Terraced / Row House / Townhouse
  • 7.7%15,816Semi-Detached House
  • 7.5%15,406Bungalow / Single-Storey House
  • 6.2%12,735Condominium / Serviced Apartment
  • 2.7%5,546Cottage / Farmhouse
  • 2.5%5,135Dormitory / Hostel / Group Quarters
  • 2.2%4,519Other Dwelling Type
  • 1.6%3,287Mobile Home / Caravan

Largest group: Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden at 23.9%

Parents of Children (age of youngest child)

5 groups
12.7%26,0870-2 Years 15.4%31,6333-6 Years 19.2%39,4397-12 Years 18.4%37,79513-17 Years 34.3%70,45518+ Years (adult children)

Largest group: 18+ Years (adult children) at 34.3%

Parenting, Family & Household Roles

12 groups
  • Household Head / Main Earner14.5%29,784
  • Dual-Income Households14.4%29,579
  • Household Budget Managers13.6%27,936
  • Primary Grocery Shoppers12.7%26,087
  • Single Parents9.6%19,719
  • Children's Education Decision Makers7.5%15,406
  • Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren6.3%12,941
  • Multi-Generational Households5.6%11,503
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Largest group: Household Head / Main Earner at 14.5%

Household Services & Maintenance

9 groups
  • Household Service Decision Makers17.9%36,768
  • Home Maintenance & Handyman Service Users14.5%29,784
  • Plumbing Service Customers12.7%26,087
  • Residential Cleaning / Domestic Help Users11.6%23,827
  • Laundry / Dry-Cleaning Service Users10.6%21,773
  • Electrical Repair Service Customers9.7%19,925
  • Landlords & Property Managers8.6%17,665
  • Air-Conditioning / Cooling Service Customers7.3%14,995
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Largest group: Household Service Decision Makers at 17.9%

Where they live

Regions and background across the country.

Ethnicity / Population Background

5 groups
  • Portuguese93%191,030
  • Brazilian3%6,162
  • Cape Verdean / Angolan / other Lusophone African2%4,108
  • Other European1%2,054
  • Other ethnic groups / minorities1%2,054

Largest group: Portuguese at 93%

District / Autonomous Region Distribution

20 groups
  • Lisbon23.8%48,887
  • Porto17.3%35,536
  • Braga8.1%16,638
  • Setúbal7.9%16,227
  • Aveiro6.4%13,146
  • Faro4.5%9,243
  • Coimbra4.5%9,243
  • Leiria4.2%8,627
  • Santarém3.7%7,600
  • Viseu3.2%6,573
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Largest group: Lisbon at 23.8%

What they own & use

Cars, devices, travel, lifestyle and media.

Automotive

  • 31.8%65,320Mass-Market Car Owners
  • 19.2%39,439Car Insurance Policy Holders
  • 11.1%22,800Electric Vehicle (EV) Owners
  • 8.2%16,844Vehicle Service & Repair Decision Makers
All 11 groups

Technology & Digital Usage

  • 24.2%49,709Android Smartphone Users
  • 11.6%23,827iOS Smartphone Users
  • 10.1%20,746Generative AI & Chatbot Users
  • 9.3%19,103Cloud Storage & Productivity App Users
All 11 groups

Travel

  • 20%41,082Frequent Domestic Travellers (3+ trips a year)
  • 14.8%30,401Family Vacationers
  • 11.2%23,006International Travellers
  • 10.2%20,952Weekend / Short-Break Travellers
All 12 groups

Lifestyle & Hobbies

  • 12.4%25,471Gardeners & Home Growers
  • 10.7%21,979DIY & Home Improvement Enthusiasts
  • 10.5%21,568Nature & Outdoor Leisure (camping, picnics)
  • 10.2%20,952Holistic Wellness Enthusiasts (spa retreats, detox, wellbeing)
All 12 groups

Media & Entertainment

  • 15.8%32,455OTT / Subscription Video Streaming Subscribers
  • 14.6%29,990Linear / Pay-TV Viewers
  • 13.7%28,141Free Ad-Supported Video Platform Viewers
  • 10.3%21,157Music Streaming Users
All 10 groups

Tobacco, Nicotine & Alcohol Consumers (adults of legal age)

  • 28.9%59,363Non-Tobacco / Nicotine Users
  • 25%51,352Wine & Spirits Consumers
  • 15.1%31,017Beer Consumers
  • 13.6%27,936Adult Tobacco Product Users
All 9 groups

Consumer Electronics Ownership & Purchase

  • 15.8%32,455Consumer Electronics Purchase Decision Makers
  • 15.4%31,633Smart TV Owners
  • 15%30,811Laptop / Desktop Computer Owners
  • 11.9%24,444Major Home Appliance Buyers
All 10 groups

Content Creators & Social Media Influence

  • 22.1%45,395Casual Social Media Content Posters
  • 15.1%31,017Short-Form Video Creators
  • 11.3%23,211Long-Form Video Creators
  • 11%22,595Photo & Visual Content Creators
All 10 groups

Audience profiles

Ready-made audiences for shopping, sport, gaming, beauty, pets, food and health.

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference Sports Interest & Participation Gaming Beauty, Fashion & Personal Care Pet Ownership & Pet Care Food & Beverages (at home) Health, Disability & Healthcare Luxury & Premium Consumer Restaurant & Food Delivery Consumers

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference

  1. Online Shoppers15.1%31,0172
  2. Value & Discount Seekers16.4%33,6871
  3. In-Store Shoppers10.6%21,7733
  • Value & Discount Seekers16.4%33,687
  • Online Shoppers15.1%31,017
  • In-Store Shoppers10.6%21,773
  • Fashion & Apparel Shoppers10.2%20,952
  • Omnichannel Shoppers8.2%16,844
  • Home & Furnishing Shoppers7.6%15,611
  • Brand-Loyal Shoppers7.1%14,584
  • Impulse Buyers6.9%14,173
  • Social Commerce / Live-Shopping Buyers5.3%10,887
  • Second-Hand & Re-Commerce Shoppers4.7%9,654
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Profile distributions are modelled estimates for planning and feasibility, built from public demographic and market patterns. They are not a count of individual panel members; feasibility for your exact audience is confirmed for each project.

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